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Hidden Harvest
Ottawa’s 5 Year Strategic Plan.
April 25, 2018
Strategic Planning Process
Each year, our Steering Committee (formerly known as our
Advisory Committee), our staff, some key volunteers, and some partners get together in the
depths of winter for warm drinks, food, fellowship and strategic planning.
We update our 5 Year Strategic Plan and each committee sets their Annual Action Plan…
Protected: Chewing On The Raw Data
November 20, 2017
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The Next Federal
Agricultural Policy Framework
March 10, 2017
Maple Tree Tapping in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
While winter may bring a (temporary) halt to the harvesting of fruit and nuts, we Canadians know
that from approx. February – March our local maple trees start producing that liquid gold
sap! Understandably, we are often contacted by members of the community regarding our
involvement in and knowledge of tree tapping and syrup production. While we are happy to support
local initiatives such as…
March 4, 2017
While winter may bring a (temporary) halt to the harvesting of fruit and nuts, we Canadians know
that from approx. February – March our local maple trees start producing that liquid gold
sap! Understandably, we are often contacted by members of the community regarding our
involvement in and knowledge of tree tapping and syrup production. While we are happy to support
local initiatives such as…
Eating Ottawa’s Forests
and Farmland
Even in the past five years since starting Hidden Harvest, we’ve noticed that food-bearing
trees & forests in Ottawa are disappearing far faster than they are being planted.
These Google Earth Timelapse videos show just how quickly our city spreads. Take a look at the
changes between 1986 & 1996, then 1996 & 2006, then 2006 & 2016. What do you
notice?
Sure, building houses…
December 8, 2016
Even in the past five years since starting Hidden Harvest, we’ve noticed that food-bearing
trees & forests in Ottawa are disappearing far faster than they are being planted.
These Google Earth Timelapse videos show just how quickly our city spreads. Take a look at the
changes between 1986 & 1996, then 1996 & 2006, then 2006 & 2016. What do you
notice?
Sure, building houses…
Fruit Goggles have gone digital.
Since starting the planning for Hidden Harvest Ottawa back in 2011 it is incredible to see how
much technology has changed.
When we started there was practically nothing. It was a matter of asking neighbours and putting
up our “trees wanted” posters.
In 2012 Open Data initiatives were becoming a big…
June 1, 2016
Since starting the planning for Hidden Harvest Ottawa back in 2011 it is incredible to see how
much technology has changed.
When we started there was practically nothing. It was a matter of asking neighbours and putting
up our “trees wanted” posters.
In 2012 Open Data initiatives were becoming a big…
Feeding People, Not Landfills
Food waste is the litter of the 21st century.
That is to say, people’s perception & understanding of food waste are changing today
in much the same way that people’s perception & understanding of litter changed back
in the 50’s & 60’s.
Let me begin with a short story:
These are apples under a tree in a City park. We raked up these 200lbs of apples into yardwaste…
May 23, 2015
Food waste is the litter of the 21st century.
That is to say, people’s perception & understanding of food waste are changing today
in much the same way that people’s perception & understanding of litter changed back
in the 50’s & 60’s.
Let me begin with a short story:
These are apples under a tree in a City park. We raked up these 200lbs of apples into yardwaste…
Infographic – Food Waste Epidemic In A Fast Growing World
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The Food Waste Epidemic In A Fast Growing World
Hidden Harvests Impact In Ottawa
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May 13, 2013
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About our Map
The green dots () on our map show the
City-owned trees which may produce edible fruits or nuts.
We say “may produce” since some trees are too young (eg. a Turkish Hazel may not
produce a yield until its 4th or 5th year) and other trees may not yield fruits or nuts at all
(eg. all ginkgo trees are listed…
October 29, 2012
The green dots () on our map show the
City-owned trees which may produce edible fruits or nuts.
We say “may produce” since some trees are too young (eg. a Turkish Hazel may not
produce a yield until its 4th or 5th year) and other trees may not yield fruits or nuts at all
(eg. all ginkgo trees are listed…
City Trees by Ward –
Interactive Chart
Below is a visualization of the same data that is on our tree
map — the source is the City of Ottawa’s street tree inventory as of November
2011. The green dots () on our map show the City-owned trees which may produce edible fruits or
nuts.
We say ‘may produce’ since some trees will not be producing food, for…
October 25, 2012
Below is a visualization of the same data that is on our tree
map — the source is the City of Ottawa’s street tree inventory as of November
2011. The green dots () on our map show the City-owned trees which may produce edible fruits or
nuts.
We say ‘may produce’ since some trees will not be producing food, for…
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